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Ft. Edward cancels Chili Fest, cites Dept. of Health requirements

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Fort Edward Chamber of Commerce cancelled this weekend’s ninth annual Chili, Chowder and Brews Festival, citing Department of Health edicts too stringent to impose on the community members who typically provide the food.

“Apparently, there is no allowable way for folks to prepare food in their homes and serve it to the public,” Fort Edward Chamber president Adam Devoe said in an e-mail. …

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Our October 22 issue

Women in Business issue. Women talk careers, gender. Glens Falls Hospital nets $135,000 during ‘Festival of Senses’ fundraiser. Adirondack Tree Surgeons sponsor JJ Yeley for NASCAR race. Dottie Pepper joins CBS, will become first woman to broadcast Masters. Glens Falls’ Pat Potter honored for 60 years as swim coach and official. Route 9 Autoworld closes in Moreau. Dusek gets vote of confidence from Supervisors. Fort Edward cancels Chili Fest over …

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Our October 15 issue

Finch at 150 – Special Section. South High grads with Taylor Swift. Argyle cheese farmer biz is booming. Conine to sue Warren County for libel, slander. Judge overturns ban on foam packaging. Heavy metal concert draws 4,700 to Civic Center. Lake George Village plan to fix sewer issue. Looking for entertainment options? The Chronicle has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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Our October 8 issue

Columbus Weekend issue A ‘signature’ restaurant in Lake George? Swimmers wanted for length of Lake George swim. Glens Falls school enrollment up. Bolton condos selling strong. Jimmer gets green light to shoot. Siemens co-gen fraud allegation. Ethan Allen 10 year ceremony. Etain to start growing medical marijuana in two weeks. Chris Gibson faults Cuomo on guns. Hudson Falls Juckett Park looking spiffy. Heavy Metal at Civic Center nearly sold out. …

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LG Music Fest: Good tunes, but such a weird turnout

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The American Music Festival retains its position as the likely high-water mark for successful events at the Festival Commons at the Charles R. Wood Park in Lake George — but on a slightly weird foundation this year.

Last year’s event, also produced by locals Robert Millis of Saratoga and Dave Ehman of Lake George, was the site’s first real success story.

This year, they …

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